Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Forbearing
Quarrel
General references
Bible References
Forbearing
Romans 15:1
Now those of us who are strong [spiritually] should put up with [or, help] the failings of [spiritually] weak people, and not [simply] do what pleases ourselves.
2 Corinthians 6:6
[We have ministered] with purity, knowledge, patience and kindness. [We have done this] by [the power of] the Holy Spirit; out of genuine love;
Galatians 6:2
Take on yourselves the [spiritual] burdens of one another, for in doing so you will be fulfilling Christ's law [of love, John 13:35].
Ephesians 4:2
Live in a humble, gentle and patient way, showing tolerance [for the weaknesses] of one another out of love [for them].
Quarrel
Matthew 18:15
"And if your brother sins against you, go and show him where he wronged you, [but] keep it between just the two of you. If he listens to you [i.e., accepts your reasoning and repents], you have won your brother [back].
1 Corinthians 6:7
Indeed, the fact that you have lawsuits with one another is [evidence of] a complete failure among you. Why should you not rather take the wrong? Why should you not rather accept being cheated?
General references
Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], your heavenly Father will also forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].
Ephesians 4:3
Eagerly try to maintain the unity produced by the Holy Spirit by being bound together in peace.
1 John 4:11
Loved ones, if God loved us that much, we should also love one another.